Operating Room Practitioner - Theatre at Mediclinic

Job Description

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To function as a scrub practitioner and circulator under indirect supervision of a professional nurse.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated Theatre list
• Adhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risks
• Ensure optimal utilisation of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risks

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Operating Theatre Practitioner Diploma

DESIRED EDUCATION: None

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: None

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Aseptic technique
• Record keeping
• Instrument management techniques
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
• Risk identification